The Japanese believe that foxes are messengers of the Inari, the god of fertility and agriculture. Visitors to the sanctuary ply the furry cuties with food, hoping that they’ll bring good news back from the deity. Fox food can be purchased at the park entrance for around 85 cents.

There’s also a petting zoo on site filled with rabbits, goats and ponies… but it’s best that those creatures are kept away from the fox sanctuary! The animals at the Zao Fox Village are all healthy and happy—they get regular vaccinations and are protected from outside predators and the elements. There hasn’t been a single infection at the sanctuary since it opened in 1990.

Zao Fox Village might be the cutest place on earth. If you’re ever lucky enough to be visiting Japan, take a trek up to the Miyagi prefecture to frolic with the foxes. The rest of us will have to look at these adorable photos and keep dreaming.